Storms move through West Alabama; schools delayed (updated)

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Storms produced rain, high winds and some hail in parts of West Alabama this morning.

Trees and power lines were reported down in parts of Fayette County, but little other damage has been reported in West Alabama.

Several counties in the region were under severe thunderstorm warnings for a short time, but the tornado watch set to expire at 10 a.m. has been canceled for most counties in West Alabama.

Here are updates from the area, including school delays:

9:15 a.m.

Temperatures have dropped into the 50s, and there will be a chance of showers early this afternoon, according to the NWS forecast. Tonight, mostly cloudy and gradually clearing with a low around 31. 8:50 a.m.

The tornado watch for Tuscaloosa, Sumter and Greene counties has been canceled. Marengo and Hale counties remain under tornado watch.

An urban and small stream flood advisory has been issued for eastern Tuscaloosa County including Holt until 10 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Marengo County and southern Hale County has been canceled by the National Weather Service.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Tuscaloosa County
including the city of Tuscaloosa and Northport until 7:45 a.m. The National Weather Service said winds in excess of 60 miles per hour are possible.

6:40 a.m.

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency reported via Twitter that several trees are down along Highway 129 in the Lawrence Mills area. Trees and power lines were also reported down on Highway 18 northwest of Fayette.

6:35 a.m.

A tornado watch has been canceled for Lamar and Marion counties, according to the National Weather Service. The watch remains in effect for Fayette, Greene, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties until 10 a.m.

The tornado warning for north central Chilton County has been canceled due to the storm weakening below severe limits, but the storm could have gusty winds.

5:27 a.m.A thunderstorm warning was issued for Northern Fayette County, east central Lamar County, eastern Marion County, northwestern Walker County, Winston County at 5:23 a.m. and lasting until 6:15 a.m. The NWS states storms could produce damaging winds and hail.

5:15 a.m.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham issued a tornado warning for part of Chilton County until 5:45 a.m. The NWS indicated a tornado near Maplesville that is moving northeast at 50 miles per hour toward Jemison, Thorsby and Union Grove.

Dime-sized hail has been reported in Hamilton in Marion County to the NWS by the county's Emergency Management Agency.

Several school systems in West Alabama are delaying school and others are planning to announce whether they will have a delayed start Wednesday.

Tuscaloosa City Schools will have a three-hour delayed start. Breakfast will not be served.

Tuscaloosa County Schools will have a three-hour delayed opening. No early morning extended services will be held. Breakfast will not be served.

American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa will delay starting until 10:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic School in Tuscaloosa will delay school until 11 a.m.

Bibb County Schools will delay school by three hours.

Demopolis City Schools, Linden City Schools, Marengo County Schools and Marengo Academy will delay starting until 10 a.m.

Fayette County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start.

Greene County Schools will start at 10:30 a.m.

Hale County Schools will start at 11 a.m.

Lamar County Schools will start at 10 a.m.

Marion County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start.

Pickens County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start.

Sumter County Schools will have a two-hour delayed start.

Shelton State Community College will delay opening until 10:30 a.m.

The University of Alabama has delayed classes and normal operations until 10 a.m., and essential personnel will report as directed by supervisors. The University of Alabama will open the Ferguson Center as a shelter all night for students and employees.